"I didn't die until I was assigned to a certain place. I know that the man surnamed Su was very disappointed. Because I left Kyoto, his reach was no longer there."

I was able to go to Qingshan Brigade thanks to Shen Changchuan's great efforts in securing the opportunity for me.

A few days before I was to leave, Fu Baozhen, who had already changed her surname, actually came to see me.

She even brought me steamed buns. She said it was out of consideration for our father-daughter relationship that she was seeing me for the last time. After that, she would no longer be my daughter, nor would she bear the surname Zeng.

I, Lao Zeng, have a bad temper and have offended countless people. But there are also many people who are willing to befriend me. None of them brought me food, but she actually brought me food.

She said it was because my destination had been decided that the guards had relaxed their vigilance.

I was looking at the steamed buns at that moment, and I felt really bad. Can you guess why?

Song Yan shook his head.

"The day I was taken away, she told me through gritted teeth that she was severing ties with me. She even hit me herself. She wished I were dead; she had no feelings for me at all."

I could tell that she genuinely thought that way at the time, and it wasn't just an act for others.

Why are you suddenly so kind? You even brought me some food.

The guards that day were Shen Changchuan's men. He was different from the other soldiers; the others were there purely out of loyalty. He, however, was carrying out a mission entrusted to him by Shen Changchuan. He said, "Don't eat this bun." The guards are still very tight; it's not easy to meet now.

He thought I wouldn't believe him...

Sadness welled up in Old Zeng's eyes. "The steamed buns were fed to the dog, and they poisoned it to death right then and there."

"What?" Song Yan stood up in surprise.

"Slow down, kid!" Old Zeng scolded.

“She is indeed unforgivable.” Song Yan understood. This must have been the reason why Old Zeng did not forgive Fu Baozhen in the original story.

"I don't want to live in this courtyard house anymore."

But I'm a little reluctant to sell it. You can keep it for now, just do some simple repairs.

You can deal with this house after I'm gone.

I don't want to live in that courtyard either. You can sell it or keep it if you want.

"Buy me another courtyard to live in!" Old Zeng said.

Old Zeng and Fu Baozhen's mother lived in that courtyard, which is probably why Old Zeng didn't like it.

But this two-courtyard house was where my godfather and godmother lived. Why doesn't my godfather want to live there?

"Okay!" Song Yan didn't need to know the reason; he just had to do as instructed.

"Don't put the house in my name," Old Zeng said.

Song Yan nodded.

"I'm not as good as Shen Changchuan. She taught Shen Ruomei very well!" Old Zeng said, looking at Shen Ruomei kicking pebbles in the distance.

Indeed, Wei Aiguo wasn't quite sure how to treat Shen Ruomei either. He practically wanted to ignore her. Every time they bumped into each other, Shen Ruomei was the one who greeted him first. Wei Aiguo gave her the cold shoulder, and she acted as if she didn't see him.

They were in a good mood when they came out, but Fu Baozhen disturbed Lao Zeng, so he lost his mood to stroll around.

Let's go home then!

As soon as I arrived at the gate, I heard Yueyue crying in the yard.

"...I want White Frost! Ahhh! I...I want White Frost..."

The door opened, and upon seeing them, Yueyue took off running towards Song Yan like a little cannonball.

"I want White Frost..."

Di Jianjun was quick and scooped Yueyue up in his arms.

The child was running so fast just now, I was really afraid he would knock Song Yan down with too much force.

Aunt Wei and Third Aunt were both covered in sweat.

Aunt Wei: "Oh my God, you're finally back?"

Ever since Yueyue found out that Baishuang had been sent to another family to be raised, the child has been crying non-stop.

Yueyue is now kicking and pawing her way toward Song Yan in Di Jianjun's arms, "Mom... um Mom... I... I want Bai Shuang."

"Mommy, I want...I want...White Frost. Ahhh!"

Yueyue's voice was hoarse.

Old Zeng felt as if a piece of his heart had been ripped out. "Yueyue, don't cry!"

Yueyue's face was covered in tears, and snot was running from her nose. Her aunt chased after her and wiped her nose.

Old Zeng picked Yueyue up, and Yueyue wrapped her arms around his neck, "Grandpa Zeng, um... I want... um... I want... Bai Shuang!"

"Okay, okay! Don't cry! I'll go find some white frost for you!"

"You...don't...don't lie to me! I want...I want Bai Shuang!" Yueyue cried, gasping for breath.

Song Yan must be heartbroken. But she's been gone for two or three hours, and Yueyue has been crying the whole time. How stubborn this child is!

It was her oversight; she forgot about the child's stubbornness. Her mother-in-law and third aunt suffered greatly.

"No! Bai Shuang has been taken away because you made a mistake!" Song Yan felt he had to harden his heart.

Yueyue's crying subsided a little after Lao Zeng comforted her, but then she burst into tears again.

"Ah... White Frost... Ah..."

"Oh dear! Couldn't you wait a bit longer? Aren't you going to make the child cry himself to sleep?" Old Zeng snapped. "Come on, let's go inside!"

Yueyue sobbed and struggled to get down, so Lao Zeng had no choice but to put her on the ground.

Yueyue hugged Song Yan's leg, "Mom... um... Mom, I want... I want Bai Shuang."

Song Yan was exasperated. "Look how smart this child is," she thought. "She knows who made the decision."

When she realized that Lao Zeng wasn't working, she turned to Song Yan.

Song Yan was about to go inside, but Yueyue clung to his leg and wouldn't let go, repeatedly calling for Bai Shuang.

Song Yan simply picked Yueyue up.

Startled, Shen Ruomei quickly took Yueyue from her arms. Yueyue continued to cry in Shen Ruomei's arms.

"Can you listen to me? You can't take Bai Shuang to scare people anymore!" Song Yan wanted to reason with Yueyue again.

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